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(1998) Synthese 117 (1).

Bohm's ontological interpretation and its relations to three formulations of quantum mechanics

Frederick M Kronz

pp. 31-52

The standard mathematical formulation of quantum mechanics is specified. Bohm's ontological interpretation of quantum mechanics is then shown to be incapable of providing a suitable interpretation of that formulation. It is also shown that Bohm's interpretation may well be viable for two alternative mathematical formulations of quantum mechanics, meaning that the negative result is a significant though not a devastating criticism of Bohm's interpretation. A preliminary case is made for preferring one alternative formulation over the other.

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DOI: 10.1023/A:1005098623123

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Kronz, F.M. (1998). Bohm's ontological interpretation and its relations to three formulations of quantum mechanics. Synthese 117 (1), pp. 31-52.

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